Word: boycotts
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Senators who want to block the ports deal, such as New York Democrat Charles Schumer, point out that the 9/11 attackers laundered money through Dubai and that the sheikdom participates in a boycott of Israel by the United Arab Emirates, of which it is one sheikdom among several. (Despite the boycott, DP World does business with Israeli firms.) Congressman King, for one, told TIME he wants assurances that al-Qaeda supporters "will not be able to work their way into the company." That task might fall to the chief operating officer of DP World--a guy from New Jersey named...
...sake of our country, please send candidates to this election." THAKSIN SHINAWATRA, embattled Thai Prime Minister, asking for all political parties to take part in national elections called for April 2. Thaksin's opponents have threatened to boycott the vote...
...website, Craignotbond.com angry fans ask why "a short, blond actor with the rough face of a professional boxer and a penchant for playing villains, killers, cranks, cads and gigolos" ever got the iconic part. Pining for a little Pierce Brosnan--style suavity, the fans say they plan to boycott the film. Around the time the online protest emerged, Craig, who is really almost 6 ft. tall, knocked out two teeth filming a fight scene in Prague and faced the emasculating rumor that he couldn't handle his Aston Martin's stick shift. Ex-Bonds Brosnan and Roger Moore spoke...
...take full responsibility for any failures in the future. Hamas has to start by improving and strengthening the democratic institutions in its area. It can win the support of the world by accepting Israel and stopping militant activities. At the same time, Israel and the West should not boycott Hamas but engage the group in negotiations. That could be a turning point. Majid Rauf Lahore...
...January: In multiparty elections, Shi'ites and Kurds turn out, but most Sunnis boycott the polls. A coalition of Shi'ite religious parties wins a majority...